“Karate Child: Legends” will join all the “Karate Child” franchise’s films and TV reveals, with Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) teaming up to bridge the hole between the O.G. “Karate Child” movies and the 2010 film reboot. The upcoming movie takes place after the occasions of “Cobra Kai” and can middle across the aforementioned senseis as they convey their knowledge on a brand new pupil — and so they can discover consolation in figuring out that they will not must take care of a villain who’s made LaRusso’s life a residing hell because the Nineteen Eighties.
Whereas talking on “Kyle Meredith With…,” Martin Kove mentioned the potential for him reprising his function as John Kreese within the upcoming “Karate Child” film. The unique “Karate Child” trilogy and “Cobra Kai” veteran revealed that he wasn’t invited to be a part of the festivities, however he would not appear to be harboring any ailing will towards the movie’s creators and stars. In his personal phrases:
“It is stored below wraps fairly nicely. I have not talked to Ralph about it; I’ll […] Ralph went off for about 10 days, did it, and that was it. None of us [‘Cobra Kai’ cast members] have been invited to return and play. Once they do not invite me, it is okay, as a result of I do know why: They’re inviting hassle.”
After all, seeing as “Karate Child: Legends” takes place after the occasions of “Cobra Kai,” it is attainable that Kreese will both be lifeless or in jail by the point the movie picks up, so there’s that to contemplate. Moreover, the film seems to be extra involved with transferring the “Karate Child” franchise into the long run, with new characters taking middle stage.
What to anticipate from Karate Child: Legends
“Karate Child: Legends” will see Mr. Han be a part of forces with Daniel LaRusso to assist kung-fu and karate prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) settle into life in America. {The teenager} relocates from Beijing to New York after experiencing a tragedy again dwelling, and let’s simply say he would not get together with all of his new classmates. Cue {the teenager} stepping into fights with the among the Massive Apple’s hardest bruisers.
The plot synopsis echoes the unique “Karate Child” film, which facilities round LaRusso contending with bullies after transferring to California from New Jersey. Each flicks are tales about outsiders who discover themselves with the chances stacked towards them whereas attempting to navigate new environment. With that in thoughts, it is comprehensible why Daniel is prepared to tackle one other pupil, regardless of vowing to retire from karate following the Sekai Taikai event in “Cobra Kai” season 6.
Whereas “Karate Child: Legends” is usually wanting forward, that does not imply the franchise will not revisit the previous down the road. “Cobra Kai” has completely arrange a Mr. Miyagi prequel sequence about his youthful years, and the present’s creators have been open about their need to make spin-offs set on this universe. Who is aware of — possibly they will even discover room for John Kreese in one in every of them?
“Cobra Kai” season 6 half 3 premieres February 13, 2025, on Netflix. “Karate Child: Legends” crane-kicks into theaters on Might 30, 2025.